Obituaries – Page 103

Mary Pickles

nee Cowell On 16th August 2017, peacefully at home and surrounded by her loving family. Mary aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian, much loved mum of Ann and Michael and their partners Glen and Sam, cherished nan of Megan also dearly loved sister of Kathleen, Trevor and the late Russell, Stanley, Alice and Ann. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 24th August at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the District Nurses. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Gary Baron

On 10th August 2017, suddenly at home. Gary aged 51 years. Beloved husband of Diane, much loved dad of Samantha, dear step-dad of Daniel and Katie, dearly loved brother of Carol, Edwin, Ruth and the late Raymond also a loving uncle. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Thursday, 24th August at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Alan James Gradwell

On 11th August 2017, in hospital. Alan aged 75 years. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Friday, 18th August at 10.30 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Pauline Anne Yates

On 24th July 2017, in hospital. Pauline aged 51 years. Funeral Service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 4th August 2017. Flowers and enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

James Ernest Matthew Currie Stirling

On 19th July 2017, in hospital. Jim aged 69 years. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 4th August at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Keith Hardingham

On 21st July 2017, peacefully in hospital. Keith aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Joyce, much loved dad of Julie and Russell, dear father-in-law of Neil and Sandra, treasured grandad of Scott, Kelly-Ann, Millie and Joe. ‘One of a kind’. A service in St Peter’s Church, Darwen on Tuesday, 1st August at 11 a.m. will be followed by interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for Diabetes UK. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Keith George Crapnell

On 19th July 2017, in Royal Preston Hospital. Keith aged 62 years. A much loved husband and dad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Friday, 28th July at 10 a.m. Enquiries to Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Margery Nicholson

nee Harwood On Wednesday, 19th July 2017, at home after a short battle with cancer, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth, much loved and precious mum of Eileen and Brian, dearly loved mother-in-law of James, devoted and loving grandma of Jennifer, Jillian, Richard and Holly also great-grandma of Seth and Alana. Funeral service will be held at Highfield Congregational Church, Darwen on Thursday, 27th July at 11 a.m. prior to interment at Darwen Eastern Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations in memory of Margery may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s…

Steven Herbert McGrady

On 7th July 2017, peacefully at Home. Steven aged 64 years. A much loved husband and dad. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium on Monday, 17th July at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be sent for the East Lancashire Hospice. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290

Doreen Higginson

Formerly Brogden nee Heron On 9th July 2017, peacefully at Sandy Brook House, Residential Home, Lower Darwen. Doreen aged 97 years, the beloved wife of the late Jim. Funeral service at Pleasington Crematorium Chapel on Friday, 14th July at 12.15 p.m. will be followed by interment at Pleasington Cemetery. Flowers will be received at the Chapel of Rest or if preferred donations may be sent for the Blackburn & District Blind Society. c/o Ainsworth’s Funeral Service, Church Bank Street, Darwen. BB3 3HA. Tel 01254 873290